Economics - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,378,000 - 1,515,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

STRS pension

Professional development support

Job summary

Sinclair Community College in Ohio is seeking part-time (adjunct) Economics faculty to teach face-to-face courses at the downtown Dayton Main Campus, Centerville Campus, and Courseview campus in Mason.

Starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. Eligible candidates reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, and must hold a master’s degree in economics or related graduate coursework and have teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics or 18 credit hours in economics required.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in a community college environment.
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students’ needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Multimedia-based instruction

Education

Master's degree in economics or related graduate coursework (18 semester credit hours in economics)

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title Economics - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number 04613

Department Economics

Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type Part-Time

Status Regular

Job Open Date 05/18/2026

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary

The Sinclair Economics Department is seeking dedicatedand knowledgeable faculty members to join a dynamic team. Thedepartment provides students with a strong foundation in economicprinciples and financial management, equipping them for success inbusiness careers or further university studies.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face courses at our main campus in downtown Dayton, Centerville Campus, and Courseview campus in Mason.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach,please explore our coursecatalog.

This position is open only to applicants who residein Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform workwithin one of these states. Sinclair Community College restrictspart-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, andbenefits compliance requirements.

Why work for Sinclair College?

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development andeducation
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aide transition fromprofessional work to a teaching role

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at anytime. This position description does not represent in any way acontract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by thedepartment
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize studentlearning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections inaccordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, useavailable instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategiesto meet diverse students’ needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote studentsuccess
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promotelearning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to establisheddeadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than themaximum of 12 credit hours per semester
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in economics or a master’s degreewith at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework ineconomics required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning throughinnovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the courseand program level
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with theability to work successfully in a community collegeenvironment
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educationaltechnology, including multimedia-based instruction

Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (ifapplicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.

Supplemental Questions

1. * Do you have a minimum of a master’s degree in economics or amaster’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduatecoursework in economics?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please indicate your preference in location(s):
   • Main Campus - Dayton, Ohio
   • Courseview Campus - Mason, Ohio
   • Centerville Campus - Centerville, Ohio
3. * In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment,tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the statein which you currently reside or will perform work for thisposition.
   • Ohio
   • Indiana
   • Kentucky
   • I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of thesestates.
4. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, andwill you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for awork visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicantsfor work visas.
   • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do notrequire sponsorship now or in the future.
   • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but willrequire sponsorship now or in the future.
   • No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Master's Transcript

Optional Documents